A hands-on maths investigation that gets students making, testing, measuring and reasoning.
Students create two different paper plane designs — the Classic Dart and the Glider — and investigate which design performs best. They conduct repeated flight tests, measure and record distances, represent their results using graphs, compare the data and use evidence to make a recommendation.
Students will:
conduct a fair test
measure and record flight distances
calculate and compare range and average
organise and represent data using graphs
identify patterns, variation and consistency
draw conclusions and justify their thinking using evidence
What’s included:
Learning Intentions and Success Criteria
step-by-step instructions for two paper plane designs
flight testing and data recording tables
fair test checklist and measuring instructions
graphing activities
comparison and analysis questions
recommendation task
extension challenge
4-page printable PDF digital download.
A hands-on maths investigation that gets students making, testing, measuring and reasoning.
Students create two different paper plane designs — the Classic Dart and the Glider — and investigate which design performs best. They conduct repeated flight tests, measure and record distances, represent their results using graphs, compare the data and use evidence to make a recommendation.
Students will:
conduct a fair test
measure and record flight distances
calculate and compare range and average
organise and represent data using graphs
identify patterns, variation and consistency
draw conclusions and justify their thinking using evidence
What’s included:
Learning Intentions and Success Criteria
step-by-step instructions for two paper plane designs
flight testing and data recording tables
fair test checklist and measuring instructions
graphing activities
comparison and analysis questions
recommendation task
extension challenge
4-page printable PDF digital download.
